Committee was held this morning. Present—The Very Rev. Dean Butcher in the chair, Revs. E.R. Palmer and W. Muirhead, Messrs. Hubbe, Wood, Heunequin, and Dr. Johiston." It was stated that the balance of funds in hand of the Treasurer was Ts, 10,830, The Secxerany stated the bearing of the various letters ho had received from different quarters, from which it appeared that though the suffering would continue for several months, rain had fallen in most of the famine provinces, and there was the prospect of a harvest in due time.
The Deas read a letter from Rev. Canon Scott, of Chefoo, stating that he was willing to go to the famine districts, as he h been requested, and was prepared to telegraph, home to that feet. Latters from "sre Aymeri were then referred to, showing the state of things in Honan, Shensi and other places, expressing the thankful ness of the Catholic Missionaries there for the assistance tendered them, and desiring further aid if possible.
It was moved by Mr. Wood, and seconded by Dr. Johnston, that Tls. 4,000 be given to Pire Aymeri for distribution, specially in Honan and Shensi, where the famine was most severe. This was agreed to. Win. Morueap, Hon. Secretary.
Shanghai 17th May.
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